On a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel entertained his audience with his usual wit and charm. The show started off with Kimmel sharing some behind-the-scenes fun, revealing that the staff had a work Thanksgiving dinner, complete with karaoke in their office parking lot. Kimmel humorously remarked that you don’t truly know your coworkers until you’ve seen them sing a 7-minute Billy Joel song in its entirety.
Moving on to the topic of Thanksgiving, Kimmel touched on the popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2023 according to Campbell’s Soup’s annual State of the Sides report. Mashed potatoes came out on top, followed by stuffing and dressing, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole. Kimmel playfully pointed out that even people who claim to like green bean casserole rarely ask for it. He also joked about the love for the fried onion toppings rather than the casserole itself.
Kimmel then turned his attention to the gas prices, noting that they were at their lowest in years, just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush. He cheekily mentioned how ironic it would be to see Republicans attacking President Biden for high gas prices when they were now enjoying low prices themselves.
The talk show host didn’t miss the opportunity to talk about Taylor Swift, mentioning that her music was featured on Dancing With the Stars’ Taylor Swift night. Kimmel jokingly doubted Taylor Swift‘s claim that she would be watching the episode, calling it a lie. He playfully noted that she was probably busy with her own life and love.
Shifting gears, Kimmel discussed the arrival of the official White House Christmas tree, which was delivered by horse and carriage. He also poked fun at the previous administration’s Christmas theme, “Maga Christmas in Hell,” contrasting it with the theme set by the Bidens, which was “We the People.”
Kimmel then turned his attention to controversial Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and her newly released book, which received negative reviews online. He sarcastically quipped that it was expected when supporters were told that reading makes them gay. Kimmel highlighted Greene’s latest idea of creating a January 6th committee to investigate the January 6th committee. He comically suggested giving her crayons and a Denny’s place mat instead of writing a book.
Next, Kimmel shifted focus to the Republican caucus in Iowa, where former President Trump had a big lead, despite the possibility of legal issues. Kimmel mentioned Nikki Haley’s rise in popularity and shared Trump’s video lashing out at her. He humorously compared Trump’s hair to a bird’s nest, referencing the character Foghorn Leghorn.
Kimmel also commented on a lawsuit filed by Trump’s media and technology group against 20 news organizations for reporting on the financial losses of his platform, Truth Social. He humorously compared being sued for spreading misinformation by Truth Social to being sued for spreading Lyme Disease by ticks.
Elon Musk, known for his controversial tweets, was another topic on Kimmel’s list. He shared that Musk was suing watchdog group Media Matters after they informed advertisers about their ads appearing next to pro-Nazi content. Kimmel humorously mentioned that the remaining ads on Musk’s platform were probably for Chichin Chong edibles.
To add some holiday cheer, Kimmel announced Melissa McCarthy‘s new holiday movie, “Genie,” and how they decided to grant some real wishes to deserving people. They investigated what some teachers, volunteers, and children from Children’s Hospital wanted for Christmas and sent in a magical genie, played by McCarthy, to fulfill their wishes.
As always, Jimmy Kimmel delivered an entertaining and lively episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, with his trademark humor and charm. With his unique take on current events and pop culture, Kimmel kept the audience engaged from start to finish.
